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Ratan Tata invests in research startup Tracxn

Ratan Tata invests in research startup Tracxn

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in startup research platform Tracxn.

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Reader Vishal Shah spotted Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata, shopping at the Selfridges Store on Oxford Street, London.

Meet Ratan, the next bride on telly

Meet Ratan, the next bride on telly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

A look at Ratan Rajput's upcoming swayamvar Ratan ka Rishta.

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is believed that Tata Sons was unhappy with Mistry's approach of shedding non-profit businesses, including the conglomerate's steel business in Europe, and concentrating only on cash cows

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who headed Tata group whose iconic hotel in Mumbai was one of the sites of the 26/11 terror attacks, on Thursday penned a heartfelt tribute saying the wanton destruction that took place 12 years ago will never be forgotten.

Free-Spirited Suman

Free-Spirited Suman

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Give your monsoon style an update by taking style cues from Suman Rao.

Ratan Tata retires at 65

Ratan Tata retires at 65

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Ratan Tata steps down as chairman of the Tata Group on his 65th birthday on Saturday, implementing his self-initiated retirement policy.

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

India's Ratan Tata aims to transform his once-stodgy conglomerate into a global powerhouse. But can it thrive after he steps down?

Ratan Tata was a brilliant leader: India Inc

Ratan Tata was a brilliant leader: India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Ratan Tata, an iconic corporate leader, retired as Chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group on Friday after a 50-year run, on his 75th birthday.

Ratan Tata the quiet titan: Lord Kumar Bhattacharya

Ratan Tata the quiet titan: Lord Kumar Bhattacharya

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

He has succeeded because he knew there needed to be a huge transformation in innovation and R&D capacity.

Ratan Tata to India Inc on layoffs: 'Your definition of ethics?'

Ratan Tata to India Inc on layoffs: 'Your definition of ethics?'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'These are the people that have worked for you. These are the people who have served you all their careers. You send them out to live in the rain. Is that your definition of ethics when you treat your labour force that way?' the titan asks.

Ratan Tata steps down as Tata Power chairman

Ratan Tata steps down as Tata Power chairman

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Effective November 8, Ratan N Tata has stepped down as chairman of Tata Power and Cyrus P Mistry will take his place.

Ratan Tata's successor by March 2011

Ratan Tata's successor by March 2011

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Ratan Tata will play only an advisory role and will not be part of the selection panel.

When is Ratan Tata slated to retire?

When is Ratan Tata slated to retire?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about one of India's greatest industrialists.

Subedar Ratan Singh, the war hero who inspired 'Border', passes away

Subedar Ratan Singh, the war hero who inspired 'Border', passes away

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Singh was immortalised on the silver screen by Puneet Issar in the 1997 film Border which was a fictionalised account of the soldiers who fought in the war alongside Longewala.

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Few businessmen demonstrate the zeal that he does for innovating for the bottom of the pyramid, says Adi Godrej.

Rare photos reveal start of Ratan Tata's journey

Rare photos reveal start of Ratan Tata's journey

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

We take a snapshot of his illustrious life through the lens of photographer Gopal Shetty.

Ratan Tata meets Ajit Singh

Ratan Tata meets Ajit Singh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Though there was no official word on what transpired at the meeting this afternoon, it is understood that the plans for the launch of the airline came up during the discussions.

Ratan Tata may remain head of group trusts

Ratan Tata may remain head of group trusts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

He may play an indirect role in group beyond Dec next year.

Ratan Tata invests in telecom carrier Sabse Technologies

Ratan Tata invests in telecom carrier Sabse Technologies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Sabse has several patents in the arena of call-control and switching of calls.

Ratan Tata gifts a classroom to Harvard

Ratan Tata gifts a classroom to Harvard

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

The classroom at the Taj Lands End hotel, Mumbai, will be an amphitheatre-style classroom, fashioned after the one at Harvard Business School in Boston. It will have a seating capacity of 82.

Opportunities that Ratan Tata missed

Opportunities that Ratan Tata missed

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Tata will surely feel good about many of his initiatives, but there are businesses that are not successful as of today. Some of them include domestic car business, pharmaceutical, and telecom.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The ordinance will be tabled in the next session of the legislature, it said, adding that 27 posts were approved for the commission.

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in customer care, corporate India saw it all in 2024.

Why Starbucks CEO is impressed with Ratan Tata

Why Starbucks CEO is impressed with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has voiced his admiration for industrialist Ratan Tata's 'grace' and wisdom, saying he was moved by the business icon's words during the launch of the coffee chain's flagship store in Mumbai last year.

Ratan Tata to receive Frost & Sullivan's GIL award

Ratan Tata to receive Frost & Sullivan's GIL award

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The award will be presented in Mumbai on September 23 during Frost & Sullivan's annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress, the global consulting firm said in a statement.

The man who will succeed Ratan Tata

The man who will succeed Ratan Tata

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Mistry will work with Ratan Tata over the next year and take over from him when he retires.

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Ratan Tata surveys Taj

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Tata Group chief Ratan Tata on Saturday visited the Taj Hotel, shortly after three terrorists were gunned down by the National Security Guards in the fresh gunbattle early this morning, to take stock of the land-mark building.

What makes Ratan Tata regret

What makes Ratan Tata regret

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Tata said his group, which was 'a traditionally manufacturing company in a sellers market', did not succeed in 'really embracing the customers' values'.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Ratan Tata's successor? No final decision yet

Ratan Tata's successor? No final decision yet

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Amid speculation over Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata's successor, the group has said that the selection committee has interviewed several candidates, both internal and external, but no final decision has been taken.

Ratan Tata attends TCS AGM

Ratan Tata attends TCS AGM

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

S Ramadorai, chief executive oficer, Tata Consultancy Services with chairman Ratan Tata at the annual general meeting in Mumbai on Friday afternoon.

'Ratan Singh's situation is similar to mine'

'Ratan Singh's situation is similar to mine'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

'Maharawal Ratan Singh's situation in Padmaavat is very similar to Shahid's situation in Padmaavat, as an actor. I was pitted against very high odds, in a very unlikely situation and I had to somehow come out with flying colours.'

Ratan Tata named Tata Tele chairman

Ratan Tata named Tata Tele chairman

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd said on Friday that Ratan N Tata has been elected as the company's chairman. \n

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.

Matka Review: Bland :(

Matka Review: Bland :(

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Varun Tej's committed performance somehow rescues Matka from being a pointless venture with stylish flourishes and interesting ideas, observes Arjun Menon.

Ratan Tata invests in Snapdeal.com

Ratan Tata invests in Snapdeal.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Snapdeal, which has raised about $400 million since its inception, has invested about $100 million in logistics and operations to expand its presence in the $3 billion Indian eCommerce market.

Ratan Tata denies using strong words against govt

Ratan Tata denies using strong words against govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Tata Sons on Saturday denied that group Chairman Ratan Tata has used words such as "venal" business environment or accused the government of"inaction" in media interviews.

Now, Ratan Tata to help Railways improve services

Now, Ratan Tata to help Railways improve services

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

He will recommend innovative methods and processes for the improvement.